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Is Teeth Whitening Possible for Dental Implants?

December 2, 2024

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Man smiling on blue brick background

Dental implants are designed with a titanium post that anchors the replacement to your jawbone; this makes them the closest dental restoration to natural teeth! That said, if you like your morning coffee or can’t resist a good bottle of wine, they’re likely to dull over time. When colorful foods and drinks catch up with your dental implants, can you get them professionally whitened like you would natural teeth?

Technically, you could – but the results might not be as effective as you’d like. Keep reading to learn why!

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Pretty Smiles Have History: How Far Has Cosmetic Dentistry Come?

October 3, 2024

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A dentist examining a young woman’s smile

Since it works so well, you may think cosmetic dentistry is a new field of medicine. That said, people around the world have sought pretty smiles for centuries now. Aesthetic dental work has a history that goes back thousands of years – even to humanity’s early days! Given that fact, you could find yourself asking, “How far has cosmetic dentistry come?” Well, wonder no more – let your Auburn dentist explain the matter in this helpful summary.

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What Will Your Diet Look Like After Getting Veneers?

August 12, 2024

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Close-up of woman eating a salad

Veneers can be used to transform your smile for the better by covering damaged, discolored, or misshapen teeth. If you’re interested in getting veneers, you should make sure you’re aware of the impact they’ll have on your day-to-day life afterward. In particular, you’ll want to consider how they’ll affect your diet. Are there any foods that you won’t be able to eat after getting veneers? Here’s what patients should generally expect.

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Did Your Veneer Fall Off? Here’s How to Handle the Situation

June 7, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — auburndental @ 7:55 pm
Illustration of a veneer that came off the tooth

Veneers can be used to hide all kinds of cosmetic imperfections on your teeth, leaving you feeling much more confident about your smile. However, while veneers can last a very long time, they can eventually fall off. This can be quite an unpleasant surprise, but luckily it’s a situation that you can deal with. Here are the 5 steps you should follow if you ever lose one of your veneers.

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Dentures and Dining: How They Shape Your Nutritional Choices

April 9, 2024

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Patient about to eat with their dentures

Dentures, for those who wear them, are more than a smile replacement—they’re a lifeline. While they offer benefits, including improved speech and aesthetics, their most important function is restoring chewing ability. Without these wonderful prosthetics, many patients simply wouldn’t be able to live well and eat quality food.

Still, dentures have limits and can affect the choices you make when dining. If you’re wondering just how dentures affect your nutritional options, continue reading!

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Dating with Dentures: 4 Must-Know Tips

February 2, 2024

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an older couple smiling and hugging

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you might have big plans with someone special in your life. However, if you wear dentures, you might be concerned about how your false teeth will influence your ability to date, as well as kiss! Continue reading below to learn more about why you have nothing to worry about when it comes to kissing with dentures, along with a few must-know tips for those who are dating with dentures.

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A Closer Look at the Fascinating History of BOTOX

December 1, 2023

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a patient receiving BOTOX treatment

In a world where appearances tend to make a difference, few treatments have gained as much popularity and acclaim as BOTOX! What used to be used for medical purposes has now seen breakthroughs in the field of cosmetics, and now patients all over are turning toward this unique solution as an unparalleled answer to certain aesthetic issues. Continue reading to learn more about the fascinating history of BOTOX and how it’s emerged as a revolutionary cosmetic dental treatment!  

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Exploring the Amazing Benefits & Uses of BOTOX Treatment

October 1, 2023

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a patient receiving BOTOX treatment

In the realm of cosmetic procedures, BOTOX has long been celebrated as a miracle worker for smoothing wrinkles and turning back the hands of time, restoring youthful beauty to patients while putting a bright smile on their faces. However, its applications go far beyond mere cosmetic enhancements. This option has found remarkable utility in various medical treatments, offering relief and solutions for a wide range of health issues. Simply put, there’s quite a bit that BOTOX can do! Here’s a closer look at how it’s evolved to help patients with different medical conditions, in addition to what it can do in terms of aesthetics.

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Which Dental Emergencies Cause Facial Pain?

August 3, 2023

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A man suffering a dental emergency that causes facial pain

With severe oral pain, you likely grasp you have a dental emergency. Equating a strong toothache with a cavity or tooth infection is natural. However, discomfort in your cheeks or jaw isn’t as clear-cut. You may not know if it counts as an urgent oral issue. Well, your local Auburn dentist is here to help you find out. To that end, here are some dental emergencies that cause facial pain and why to get emergency dentistry for them.

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Does It Hurt to Improve Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry?

June 10, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — auburndental @ 10:34 pm
a woman smiling at her cosmetic treatments at the dentist

Now, more than ever, you can get the smile of your dreams. Due to dental technology advancements, there are now many treatments and procedures to fix a wide range of dental imperfections. Whether you are unhappy with your chipped, gapped, or discolored teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help correct a range of dental imperfections to reveal a beautiful, healthy grin. However, you may be wondering if the treatments hurt.  Read on to discover the answer and learn about the most common treatments.

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